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May 22, 2018
Mayor and City Council
Kevin Crawford, City Manager
Tammy McMinn, Deputy City Clerk
Tammy.McMinn@carlsbadca.gov or 760.,.434-2953
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Subject: Appoint One Member to the Parks & Recreation Commission
Recommended Action
Adopt a Resolution appointing one member to the Parks & Recreation Commission.
Executive Summary
Commissioner Roy Meenes resigned his position on March 19, 2018, leaving an unexpired term
to be filled through August 2020. Commissioner Meenes was initially appointed in August 2012
to fill the expired term of Commissioner Cooper. The City Clerk's office received applications
from the following residents wishing to serve on the Parks & Recreation Commission (Exhibit 2):
• Amy Livingston
• William Deering
• Brian Colby
• Eileen Turk
• James Burke
• Joan Hampton
Discussion
Government Code Section §54970-54974, known as the Maddy Act, requires that on or before
December 31 of each year the legislative body shall prepare a Local Appointments List which
contains the appointive terms of Board and Commission members which will expire in the next
calendar year. The name of the incumbent appointee and the date of appointment and the
term expiration date is also included on the list. Based on the prepared list, the City Clerk's
office accepts applications (available on the City's website and in the City Clerk's office) for any
upcoming vacancies.
Carlsbad Municipal Code Chapter 2.36 states that the Parks & Recreation Commission shall
consist of seven members, appointed by the Mayor with the approval of the City Council.
Other members of the Parks & Recreation Commission are: Michael Luna, Jengi Martinez, Matt
Simons, Jodi Rudick Stein, Brad Thorp and Ron Withal!. Members of the Parks & Recreation
Commission are subject to the provisions of the Political Reform Act, and must file a Statement
of Economic Interests.
Fiscal Analysis
None.
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Next Steps
The City Clerk's office will update the Committee roster and coordinate the Oath of Office and
filing of the appointees Statement of Economic Interest.
Environmental Evaluation (CEQA)
Pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21065, this action does not constitute a "project"
within the meaning of CEQA in that it has no potential to cause either a direct physical change
in the environment, or a reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment,
and therefore does not require environmental review.
Public Notification
This item was noticed in accordance with the Ralph M. Brown Act and was available for public
viewing and review at least 72 hours prior to the scheduled meeting date.
Exhibits
1. City Council Resolution.
2. Applications received from residents wishing to serve on the Parks & Recreation
Commission.
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RESOLUTION NO. 2018-081
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD,
CALIFORNIA, APPOINTING ONE MEMBER TO THE PARKS & RECREATION
COMMISSION
Exhibit 1
WHEREAS, Commissioner Roy Meenes was initially appointed to the Parks & Recreation
Commission in August 2012, and resigned in March 2018; and
WHEREAS, an unscheduled vacancy on the Parks & Recreation Commission exists.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Carlsbad, California, as
follows:
1. That the above recitations are true and correct.
2. That the following Carlsbad resident is hereby appointed to serve on the Parks &
Recreation Commission, for a term ending in August 2020.
Amy Livingston
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of
Carlsbad on the 22nd day of May, 2018, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
M. Hall, K. Blackburn, M. Schumacher, C. Schumacher, M. Packard.
None.
None.
MATT HALL, Mayor
(SEAL)
May 22, 2018 Item #13 Page 3 of 15
Exhibit 2
RECEIVED
APPLICATION FOR APPOINTMENT FOR
BOARDS, CQMMISSIONS, AND COMMITTEES
FEB -5 2018
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Present Occupation: ~tay-at-home mother
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Registered Voter in Carlsbad?(!)Yes Oo
I am familiar with the responsibilities assigned to the Board(s), Commission(s), or Committee(s) on which I wish to serve.
I am willing to be interviewed regarding my qualifications for appoint ment by the City Council or at the request of an
individual Council Member.
I am willing to file financial disclosure statements if required.
I am willing to complete two hours of State Mandated ethics training every two years.
Please select the submit button below to electronically submit application. If you prefer to print please select "print form" button
and sign document and mail to: City of Carlsbad, City Clerk's Office, 1200 Carlsbad Village Drive, Carlsbad, CA 92008.
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APPLICATION FOR APPOINTMENT -PAGE 2
Education:
Experience:
Bachelors of Accounting, Brigham Young University, 2000
Masters of Accounting, Brigham Young University, 2000
CPA licensed in California
Qualcomm Inc., 2004-2005
Ernst & Young LLP, 1998-2004
Missionary, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1996-1997
Classroom volunteer, Pacific Rim Elementary, 2010-present
Youth and Sunday School teacher, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, on-going
Cub Scouts of America volunteer, 2014-present
Involved through my kids with community programs such as Carlsbad Youth Baseball,
Carlsbad Pop Warner, Friday Night Lights, Pacific Coast Hoops, City of Carlsbad
Community basketball leagues, and Galaxy Soccer.
Activities:
Additional
Information
or
Comments:
I would like to add to the Parks Commission my perspective as a mother who spends
many hours each week at the City's parks (i.e. playgrounds, sports fields, gyms, and
open spaces).
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APPL/CATION FOR APPOINTMENT-PAGE 2
Education:
Experience:
Community
Activities:
High School Diploma
BA, California State Northridge
Twenty-five plus years in the real estate and escrow industry has given me outstanding
organizational skills. In addition to this, the ability to think on issues from all viewpoints in
an objective manner.
Current HOA Board member and past President has provided me with meeting
knowledge and protocol. Working with my community has strengthened my interpersonal
and relationship building skills -most important the ability to. really listen to people.
Lifetime gardener, plus I have worked closely with our Landscape team in the
association, setting schedules for annual plantings, tree trimming, mulching, etc.
Homeowner who has maintained, successfully remodeled, re-landscaped and also cared
for a pool.
Thirty year Carlsbad resident and parent with ingrained knowledge of the likes and
dislikes of the Carlsbad community.
Volunteered in Carlsbad schools in many capacities over the years two children attended
grades 1-12.
Have attended numerous City Council and Parks and Recreation meetings.
As a board member responsible for the safety and security of my community, I am
currently working on the step by step process of obtaining permits, engineering reports
and proposals to re-build a failing retaining wall.
Additional No matter how many skills one may have, I believe the most important qualities anyone
Information who represents this city should have are the ability to listen closely, not judge and
Cor communicate clearly. omments:
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